Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues. The Project The Arts and Minds Network in Leeds is determined to use 2013 to raise awareness and promote positive mental health via the arts. (Tweet them @ArtsMindsLeeds) They have compiled a reading list with Leeds Libraries, NHS Leeds and Leeds Waterstones. … Continue reading Blurbs for the Mental Health Reading Challenge
Month: January 2013
Tan Twan Eng Q&A
Tan Twan Eng was my 'discovery of the year' for 2012, after reading both his first novel, The Gift of Rain, longlisted for the Booker in 2007 and his second The Garden of Evening Mists, shortlisted last year, in December. Both long, but worth while reads I love his lyrical writing and tightly woven plots. … Continue reading Tan Twan Eng Q&A
Leeds Inspired choice – Morning Song by Sylvia Plath
Poetry Challenge 2013 Here at Leeds Book Club, we're always looking for new poems and poets...well I say we...me mostly. This year, we've invited our friends from the blog and tweet sphere to share their favourite poems. Hope that you enjoy these! * * * * * Leeds Inspired has chosen the following poem to … Continue reading Leeds Inspired choice – Morning Song by Sylvia Plath
LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest
#LBCGiraffe Venue: Giraffe Bar and Grill Date: Tuesday 16th of October 2012 Time: 6pm - 8pm Address: 6 Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5RW Tel: (0113) 244 1500 THE IRON HEEL JACK LONDON * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * … Continue reading LBC Dystopia – Book 03 – The Iron Heel Write Up – Guest
Mental Health Reading Challenge 2013
Leeds Book Club will be participating in the Arts and Minds Network's new project on raising awareness of mental health issues. The Why... A few years ago, I inadvertently turned my mother off a whole swath of books with one flippant remark. Allow me to explain. I have someone in my life who lives with mental health … Continue reading Mental Health Reading Challenge 2013
Enid Blyton Challenge!
One of our Superstar Guest Stars has agreed to a new challenge based on our chats relating to #LBCPuffins. Helen was intrigued about our constant references to the various series created by Enid Blyton and decided to set herself the task of reading one a month to see what all the fuss is about! Can't wait to … Continue reading Enid Blyton Challenge!
The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
READ! TO GO! 21 109 The LainiBop Challenge CATCHING FIRE SUZANNE COLLINS * * * * * * * * * * SPOILERS * * * * * * * * * * The second book in The Hunger Games trilogy, was not quite as gripping as the first in my opinion. When we left … Continue reading The Lainibop Challenge – Book 21 – Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
LBCPuffins – The power is YOURS!
So we have to pick a book for our newest venture - LBC Puffins (thanks again @LuraTea for the awesome name) We've had TONS of fabulous suggestions for our first book and I couldn't possible choose myself so I'm leaving it up to you. In no particular order, the books suggested are as follows: Matilda - … Continue reading LBCPuffins – The power is YOURS!
LBCPuffins – What? Another book club?
Ladies and Gentlepeeps, LeedsBookClub is somewhat bewildered to be finding itself announcing the launch of a new Book Club*. LBC Puffins The second of our themed clubs, this is a book club strictly for the young at heart - no true grown ups will be allowed anywhere near us. We shall be meeting every two … Continue reading LBCPuffins – What? Another book club?
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